Serious side effects of semaglutide may include acute pancreatitis, kidney or gallbladder problems, an allergic reaction to the drug, pulmonary aspiration during surgery, or vision changes (in people with type 2 diabetes)
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Concentration (mg/mL) = Total semaglutide (mg) / Total bacteriostatic water added (mL) So for a 5mg vial with 2mL of water: 5 / 2 = 2.5mg/mL
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As Wegovy, it received FDA approval specifically for the treatment of obesity in 2021
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